What am I going to do with my horses?

[zoel_222]

That thread about who gets your horses if something happens to you got me thinking.... or panicking more like. I don't really have a good plan. I basically have my horses left to my mom, but I know she doesn't want them and couldn't afford them and they'd basically be sold and I don't want that. :( All the horse people I know that I trust either don't want more horses than they already have or couldn't afford them. I could die tomorrow! What's going to happen to my horses! :eek:

[WashingtonBay]

You're young... I wouldn't obsess on this, it's a long shot. Be glad you don't have children (yet). That's an even bigger problem!

Being sold is not the worst thing to happen to a horse. There are far more good homes than bad ones, I'm sure your mom would do the best she can for them.

[prissy18]

Dont stress this. Live your life and Love your horses and Live for and love for TODAY

[zoel_222]

I'm not going to live forever.... people my age die all the time. I could get in a car accident or get killed riding horses or something else... I don't want to not have a plan for them. That's just irresponsible. If my mom was an experienced horse person, I wouldn't have a problem leaving them to her knowing she would sell them, but she wouldn't have a clue when it comes to a bad home vs a good home. She doesn't know the questions to ask or what to look for. I know she'd sell them to the first person who came along with any amount of money and that's what scares me.

I'm all for living in the moment for my life, but these are my horses we're talking about. When it comes to my horses, I don't just go with the flow. I need to make sure my horses are going to be okay and cared for no matter what. My choices affect their lives and their futures. It's not fair to just "take it easy" by not having a plan and let them suffer for it.

[WashingtonBay]

We could all get hit by a truck tomorrow, but very few of us actually will. That's my point. You would feel better with a plan, so make one... you have the luxury of time and pretty good odds. It doesn't even have to be the final destination, just a process.

My dad's not horsey either, so I always told my dad to have our friend Bob help him tend and sell the horses. Sometimes that's the best you can do. Pick someone who would act in their interests, who is a little more skilled at it, and then trust. Your mom would probably appreciate the help, if the time came.

[zoel_222]

That's a good idea WB

[HeartofSteel]

Zoe you know i'm always here for you and your ponies, I would do the best I could for any of your ponies in a heartbeat :)

[prissy18]

Yeah. If anything was to happen do you have horsey people around you who could help take care of them until your mom found them a GREAT home.

[Steelhorserider]

If your parents can't/won't keep your horses--the best idea might to have a good friend responsible for place them in new homes. Your parents might get the most money for them, but you will rest easy knowing that they will be in safe places.

[Miracle Whip]

Wear a helmet kiddo. I just lost a friend, she was riding a horse on a bridge and the horse slipped and fell on her. She dies instantly. Don't ride if the ground is muddy, or at dusk, and do plenty of groundwork with your horses. This is the best advise I can give. I don't know what will happen to Stephanie's horses either.

[dame_wolf]

I didn't know what would happen to Koda if something happened to me so I sat down and made a plan. I have left instructions that if my parents can afford to keep him for my nieces and nephews to do so but if not then there is a list of people that want him and to start at the top and go down. His old owner, where I board him, person across the street from where I board... I don't really worry about it now.

[42many]

Get a life insurance policy and make the beneficiary someone you can trust to use it for your horses best interest (even if that involves holding on to them just long enough to find a good home). That's why people get them - for "the ones left behind". At your age, I'd assume you can buy a decent amount term policy for insanely cheap. Like a meal at McDs cheap.

[JackieB]

I commend you for thinking about this, Zoe. However, you don't want to stress about it. I think that you should write out your wishes and then make half_passing_halfie the Godmother of your horses. She would do a great job and has volunteered.

[miatapony]

well hunny you know you will always have someone .. if you need too pm me. dont stress on this please life is short enough.. love it live it.

[valleyrider]

I agree with WB and Jackie.. Find a horsey friend who you could make as their Godmother/Godfather to care for them and make sure they would go to good homes..I am sure they would be honored to help you. But really don't stress yourself on this,, life is too short.